During closing arguments, deputy district attorney Michael Sawyer said Michael Kabel, 61, was returning home on his bike when he came upon a fire burning in the Alba Avenue cul-de-sac near Highway 99. Kabel asked a man, identified as Soto, to extinguish the fire, but Soto refused.

Kabel extinguished the fire with his foot and then Soto allegedly punched him in the jaw and left eye. Kabel swung out to defend himself but fell to the ground, where Soto allegedly kicked him and broke two ribs.

Kabel got on his bike and went home. He later had his wife photograph his injuries before the pain from his injuries prompted him to go to the hospital by ambulance.

Sawyer said Kabel's story was corroborated by a 15-year-old male who was with Soto at the time. A doctor also testified that Kabel suffered serious injury.

Soto, representing himself, told the jury he was falsely accused. He alleged it was Kabel who attacked him and Soto acted in self-defense.

"I was minding my business that day and I wasn't trying to harm anyone," Soto said.

The defendant asserted there were differences in the testimony of Kabel and the teen. Soto also claimed Kabel wasn't truthful about the broken ribs. He asserted the photo of Kabel's injuries could've been manipulated or depicted injuries at a different time.

Sawyer responded that Soto's conclusion that the photo was faked wasn't reasonable.

The jury panel of seven men and five women deliberated for about 90 minutes before adjourning Friday. They will resume Monday morning.